I'm really pleased to welcome Fabian to Newcastle United, Benitez said. He is an international, did well in the World Cup and has great experience.He adds competition in this position and that is a positive for the team.

I am speaking with [managing director] Lee Charnley every day, but not with [Ashley], Benitez said. Normally, during the year, I do not speak with him too much.The main thing is to do what we have to do. I do not have to speak to Mike.